Courtship & Proposals: Heartwarming Proposal Songs That Vow Eternal Love
“Will you marry me?”
If you’re a man thinking about marriage, that’s probably the proposal line that comes to mind at least once, right?
But there are plenty of men who find it hard to actually say the words out loud!
So in this article, we’ve gathered songs that are perfect for a proposal, as well as songs that can put you in a positive, proactive mood about proposing.
From tracks that bring back memories of the time you’ve spent together to heartfelt love songs, they’re all wonderful songs that express your feelings for the woman you love and paint a picture of a happy future together.
Listen to them while thinking of that special someone!
[Courtship & Proposals] Heartwarming Proposal Songs That Pledge Eternal Love (1–10)
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK’s “Wherever you are,” which mixes English and Japanese lyrics, is included on their 2010 album “Niche Syndrome.” It’s a well-known song often used as a wedding tune or associated with long-distance relationships.
While ONE OK ROCK is known for many intense, full-on rock tracks, this song is a signature love ballad for the band—a heartfelt love song that I hope you’ll take time to savor along with a carefully rendered Japanese-to-English translation of the lyrics.
365 daysMr.Children
Mr.Children is a beloved, nationally popular band cherished by people of all ages.
Their song “365 Days” is one of their most popular numbers, yet it was never released as a single; instead, it appears on their 16th album, SENSE, released in 2010.
It’s a song that, from a woman’s perspective, makes you think, “It would be so wonderful to be thought of this way,” a truly aspirational number.
It’s a love song that powerfully captures the emotional changes brought about by meeting someone special.
It’s a track you’ll want to dedicate to the person who feels like your ‘destined one.’
Would you stay by my side?C&K
C&K are a male vocal duo whose expansive vocals will captivate you.
Their third single, “Boku no Tonari ni Ite Kuremasen ka?” released in 2011, is—just as the title suggests—a perfect song for a proposal that fills you with gentle warmth.
The lyrics trace their journey from the two meeting to their wedding, and are sure to move you with the sense that a joyful future will continue on from here.
The music video is set up like a drama, and a highlight is the appearance of Tsutsumishita from the comedy duo Impulse.
proposalHIDE haru
Singer-songwriter HIDE Haru, who garnered attention for his overwhelming vocal prowess and performances such as street live shows.
His song “Proposal” is exactly what the title suggests—a track about proposing.
Sung like a heartfelt conversation, this love ballad resonates deeply, turning ordinary days and simple feelings into something special, and powerfully conveying affection for a cherished person.
If someone proposed with a song like this, it would move you to tears—tears of joy.
And it would surely become a lifelong memory song for the two of you.
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism
Is there any song more perfect for a proposal than Official HIGE DANDism’s “115 Million Kilometer Film”? It’s a moving piece that likens the many memories you’ve shared so far—and the long life you’ll walk together from here on out—to a roll of movie film.
It’s a heartwarming number that makes you think how happy you’d be to have someone feel this way about you.
The song is included as the first track on Higedan’s first full-length album, “Escaparade,” released in 2018.
All the Love Songs I’ve GotNaoto Intiraymi
This is Naoto Inti Raymi’s “Arittake no Love Song,” which is also popular as a wedding song.
You often hear about artists writing songs to celebrate a friend—this one, too, is said to be a song Naoto Inti Raymi gifted to a friend.
It’s a track that vividly evokes a man mustering all his courage to convey his feelings and attempt a proposal, and many women would surely be moved to receive a song like this.
If you were given it, it would be truly touching—and a proposal song you’d remember forever.
proposal (marriage proposal)TUBE
When it comes to summer songs and summer bands, TUBE is practically synonymous with the season.
However, this isn’t a glitzy, sun-drenched summer tune—it’s a gentle love ballad.
Released in 2004 as TUBE’s 42nd single, this is the kind of song you’d want to dedicate to a girlfriend who has been by your side for a long time, sharing hardships and supporting you.
For men who have someone like that, this heartfelt number is likely to strike a chord—and might even give you the courage to propose.